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When it comes to nebulizers, parents often face a fair amount of opposition from their little ones. No child likes their playtime to be cut short, especially if they have to sit still and take their medicine. The trick to fighting tantrums (and asthma) is to make nebulizer treatments an extension of playtime. Here are four nebulizer systems that are sure to put a smile on any kid’s face.

1. Margo Moo Compessor Nebulizer System

This a-moo-sing nebulizer resembles an adorable smiling cow! Margo’s angled mouthpiece makes treatment more relaxing, and she even comes in a barn-shaped carrying case with a built-in carrying handle! A great choice for the farm

Once upon a time, nebulizers were big bulky machines that patients often had to go to a hospital to use. Now days, they fit in the palm of your hand and are owned by millions. If you need a handheld nebulizer, here are the four we’d most recommend:

1. Omron Micro-Air

The Micro-Air is our top recommended nebulizer, period. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket. It weighs only 6 ounces, including batteries. And it’s silent so you can take treatments anytime, anywhere. But don’t just take our word for it. The Micro-Air is also our most reviewed product, so there are (at the time of this writing) 264 user reviews to check out.

2. NebPak Ultrasonic Nebulizer

Though slightly bigger and heavier, the NebPak nebulizers are still super portable and offer silent treatments. They come in Read More

A new and scary survey came out of the UK this month—almost half of all asthma patients underestimate their exacerbation risk, leaving them open to potentially life threatening asthma attacks.

The survey looked at over 50,000 asthmatics. Only 52% thought they were at risk of an asthma attack, but in reality 93% were. In the UKalone there are 4.3 million adults with asthma, meaning about 2 million are at risk of an attack and don’t realize it. Estimates say about 30 million Americans have asthma, so if theUK statistics hold true for theUS that’s 15 million at

Humans aren’t the only ones who get respiratory illnesses. Sometimes our pets need nebulizer treatments too. Unfortunately, your dog or cat may not want to sit still for a nebulizer treatment. Here are several things you can do to make the process easier for everyone.

1. Be Relaxed

Unless you’re telepathic, you can’t directly explain to your dog what a nebulizer is or why you’re treating him with it. But pets will pick up on your nonverbal cues. If you go into the nebulizer treatment worried that your dog will be squirmy and try to get away, your dog will think something’s up and likely be squirmy and try to get away. But if you go in calm, your pet will know everything’s fine. Whatever this new device is, it must be okay, because you’re okay with it.

2. Use an Ultrasonic

This month Philips Respironics released two new nebulizers—the InnoSpire Essence and InnoSpire Elegance. The two models are very similar. Both share a sleek, lightweight design weighing only 3.3 pounds. Both come with a 5-year warranty on the compressor. And both include a disposable and a reusable nebulizer set.

So what’s the difference? The InnoSpire Elegance, which costs a few dollars more, works with SideStream Plus nebulizer sets. SideStream Plus neb sets have an inspiratory valve that opens when you breathe in  and closes when you breathe out, preventing medication waste. That way you know you’re getting the dose you need.

Both InnoSpire nebulizers are perfect for those with arthritic or weak hands.